Lectured Meaning in English
word · lemma: lecture
释义
To deliver a formal talk, lesson, or presentation to an audience, often in an educational setting. It can also mean to criticize or scold someone at length in a serious way.
用法与细微差别
Often used for both educational contexts ('He lectured on history') and in a negative sense ('She lectured me about my homework' means she scolded me). The verb is slightly formal when talking about presentations, more negative/annoyed about scolding.
例句
The professor lectured about space travel.
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She lectured us on the importance of honesty.
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My mother lectured me for coming home late.
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He lectured at several universities last year.
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I got lectured by my boss for missing the deadline.
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Whenever I forget to call, my dad reminds me he’s not going to get lectured by mom again.
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